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News Release
The Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe conference focused on issues arising from the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic research.
… Communications and Public Liaison Branch … From prenatal genetic screening to the genetic testing of women with family histories of breast … Dean of Social Science at Columbia University on genes, ancestry and identity; Wylie Burke , Professor of Bioethics …
The Genomics Landscape
In the February 2, 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy and how it emphasizes the importance of good data management practices.
… 2022. PMC9793425 One method for studying the ancestry of a human population involves the use of DNA from … Since NHGRI launched the Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms in 1998, the resource has received over 18 … New approach successfully traces genomic variants back to genetic disorders Notable accomplishments in genomic medicine …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green welcomes James Thomas as the new director for NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC).
… tandem repeats. These types of repeats have been linked to genetic predispositions for certain cancers, and being able … contributes to disease and inform the development of new genetic testing methods. This research was funded by the … collaborations facilitated by NHGRI. … Genomics Research Genetic carriers for sickle cell disease have higher risks of …
The Genomics Landscape
In the March 2020 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green highlights the newly appointed Dr. Chris Gunter's role as Senior Advisor for Genomics Engagement as well as the 30 oral histories to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project.
… on PBS’s “ Finding Your Roots .” This series explores the ancestry of people from diverse backgrounds, taking viewers … are now available . … Genomics Research Largest-ever genetic study of autism yields new insights NIH scientists … higher maternal blood pressure to placental gene changes Genetic profile may predict chance of type 2 diabetes among …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 2023 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green, recaps the April 2023 virtual reunion of the leaders of the five genome-sequencing centers (G5), where they tell the untold story on how they ushered the Human Genome Project across the finish line in 2003.
… overview of population descriptors, their relationships to genetic ancestry, their use in society in the last few decades, and …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green focuses on recent efforts to make the human genome reference sequence useful to basic and clinical researchers and how increasing the representation of human genomic variation will remain key components of NHGRI’s Human Genome Reference Program.
… participants understand the prevalence and basis of genetic diseases in their nations and the associated public … understanding human health. The second video looks at the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), the federal … that protects Americans from discrimination based on their genetic information in both health insurance and employment …
News Release
Researchers identified 13 gene regions that influence cholesterol levels, some of which affected people differently if they are smokers or former smokers.
… or fat-like substance in the blood) in people of African ancestry. The researchers investigated whether smoking … a concerted effort to include many people of non-European ancestry since there are too few genomics studies of diverse … of lipids in terms of number of participants with African ancestry. This enabled researchers to find new gene regions …
The Genomics Landscape
In the April 2019 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green previews the redesigned genome.gov website and its new features.
… including Direct-to-Consumer genomic testing, ancestry profiling, DNA forensics, and genomic medicine. …
The Genomics Landscape
In the January 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green announces the appointment of Dr. Adam Phillippy as the founding director of the Center for Genomics and Data Science Research (CGDSR).
… will give a talk about the interconnected effects of ancestry, genetics, and environment on human health. Virtual … apply computational approaches to analyze large sets of genetic and genomic data, with an emphasis on identifying the … The meeting also covered the roles that geneticists and genetic counselors may play in implementing population …
News Release
The TCGA network describes uterine and bile duct cancer.
… characteristics of breast cancer by African and European Ancestry. This paper identifies molecular differences by genetic ancestry, most of which can be captured by known breast …